Maple Five-Spice Mashed Kabocha Squash
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Maple Five-Spice Mashed Kabocha Squash
Description
This recipe starts by roasting whole kabocha squash until tender, then peeling and removing the seeds. The cooked flesh is mashed and mixed with a small amount of Chinese five-spice powder and ground cinnamon, which provide warm aromatic flavors. Maple syrup is added for sweetness, with quantity adjusted to taste.
The mashing can be done by hand with a fork for a textured finish or pulsed in a food processor for a smoother consistency. The finished dish highlights the natural sweetness and dense texture of kabocha squash balanced by the fragrant spices and maple syrup.
This mashed squash works well as a side dish in autumn or winter meals, lending a different flavor variation from typical mashed root vegetables. It can be adjusted for sweetness or spice intensity according to preference.
Ingredients
- 2 lb kabocha squash cooked and mashed
- ¼ teaspoon five-spice powder Chinese
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2-3 tablespoon maple syrup or to your taste
Instructions
Roast the kabocha squash:
- Preheat oven to 425°F/218°C.
- Wash the squash, place it onto a baking tray with large piece of aluminum foil.
- Use a sharp knife to make a few slits on the surface, around the squash.
- Loosely wrap the kabocha with the aluminum foil.
- Roast at 425°F/218°C for 35-40 minutes, or until a knife can be inserted easily.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Peel off the skin and remove the seeds.
Mash:
- Place the squash into a large mixing bowl, add in Chinese 5-spice powder, ground cinnamon and maple syrup.
- Mash the mixture with a fork until smooth. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can throw the mixture into a food processor and give it a few pulses until smooth.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
Notes
- Adjust ingredient quantities proportionally if using a larger kabocha squash.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 821mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 3101IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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